suchdeterminer
of this kind or degreeused before a noun, with a or an before a singular countable noun, to point to the kind or degree just mentioned or clearly understood
Such goes before the article, not after it: such a good idea, never a such good idea. It often adds emphasis, showing that a quality is present to a high or surprising degree: such a mess says the mess is a notably bad one. With a plural or uncountable noun, no article is used: such people, such weather.
- I've never seen such a mess.
- It was such a beautiful day that we went for a walk.
- Such problems are common in old houses.
- I've heard such stories before.
Compare so (such goes before a noun phrase; so goes directly before an adjective or adverb with no noun: such a good idea, so good)
Usage
Such goes before the article a or an, not after it: such a good idea, never a such good idea. With a plural or uncountable noun, no article follows: such people, such advice. Learners sometimes confuse such with so, which goes directly before an adjective or adverb without a noun (so good, not such good).
Common mistakes
See also so